th The passages pertaining to the histories of Hispanic and Chicano theatre reinforce the idea of ill-fillings toward immigrants before and during World War II, which is when Zoot Suit is set. The play includes a lot of racism, which was prevalent considering that most latino or hispanic immigrants were considered to be Mexicans, because Mexico is the closest neighbor to America. Zoot Suit is set in Los Angeles, which was a big hot spot for chicano immigrants, making it a major center for Hispanic Theatre in the 19th century. The play itself wasn't published until 1978 and on broadway until 1979, making it the first Chicano play on Broadway. This was shortly after the farmers' revolution lead by Cesar Chavez in Delano, CA in 1965. This strike caused racial unrest and more ill-feelings toward Mexican Americans, considering them to be dirty or stupid. In the years following, groups called "actos" formed a theatre to combat this treatment and show the capabilities of hispanic and Mexican Americans. Many did not respond well, so in 1972, Luis Valdez began to experiment with a way to get across to a broader audience through theatre in order to represent his people effectively. The play used history, music, and rhetoric to get its message across. It was a play that excited audiences while also opening their eyes to social issues in history and in the present.